Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to perform analyses concerned with the mechanical properties of materials as they relate to problems of strength and stability of structures and mechanical structures. This includes the calculation of different kinds of loading on structural elements.

1.1 OH&S and environmental requirements for a given work area are obtained and understood.1.2 Established OH&S requirements and risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation of the work area.1.3 Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel.1.4 The mechanical properties of materials are identified from documentation, work requests or discussions with appropriate personnel.1.5 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the work site.1.6 Resources and equipment needed for the task are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.

Element:

2. Plan approach to analyse the properties of materials

Performance Criteria:

2.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed.2.2 Documentation relating to the material properties is collected and analysed.2.3 Design references are available to complete the analysis, to conform to Australian Standards, manufacturers' manuals, in accordance with enterprise procedures.2.4 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel and enterprise procedures.

Element:

3. Complete the analysis

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OH&S requirements for completing the work are followed.3.2 The analysis is completed to conform with relevant Australian standards, manufacturer’s manuals, in accordance with enterprise procedures.3.3 Design references are used according to relevant Australian standards, manufacturer’s manuals and enterprise procedures.3.4 Results are recorded, analysed, examined and applied according to enterprise procedures.3.5 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures.3.6 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.

Element:

4. Compile, document and present results.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed.4.2 Design references are maintained and stored in accordance with enterprise procedures.4.3 Results are recorded, analysed and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with enterprise procedures.4.4 Results are stored and archived according to enterprise procedures.

Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements

Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates: • Lectures • Tutorials • Review questions • Journal

Engineers Australia Mapping Information: This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area. EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area. EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area. EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area. EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area. EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability. EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information. EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is minimum 12 hours outside the class time.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Structural and Stress Analysis 3rd ed.
Author: T.H.G. Megson

978-008099936

Structural Analysis, 5th ed
Author: Aslam Kassimali

978-113394389

References

Other Resources

Multimedia Resource

Recommended Videos and DVDs

RMIT online learning resources are located on RMIT Online Learning Hub. Follow the link to log in http://www.rmit.edu.au

The Learning Hub ( Blackboard) is the central point of access to the online courses in which students are registered.

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

Overview of Assessment

The assessments are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.

Assessment 1: Online Quiz

Weighting towards final grade (%):30

Assessment 2: Project

Weighting towards final grade (%):30

Assessment 3: Test

Weighting towards final grade (%):40

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Covered

Online Quiz

Project

Test

1.1

x

x

1.2

x

x

1.3

x

x

1.4

x

x

1.5

x

x

1.6

x

x

2.1

x

x

x

2.2

x

x

x

2.3

x

x

x

2.4

x

x

x

3.1

x

x

3.2

x

x

3.3

x

x

3.4

x

x

3.5

x

x

3.6

x

x

4.1

x

x

4.2

x

x

4.3

x

x

4.4

x

x

Assessment Tasks

Assessments are conducted in theoretical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake exam and journal submission for assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element

2

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element

3

Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

• Relevant • Current • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.

The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.